Fr. 343 $100 1891 PCGS XF 45 Second Finest Known

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Large Size Type Notes > Silver Certificates

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Fr. 343 $100 1891
Grade: PCGS XF 45    

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Design 82. Small red scalloped seal. Here we have the earlier of the two James Monroe $100 open back Silver Certificates of 1891. The look on the face did not change dramatically but the new open back design was a clear departure from the former 1880 Series and the masculine Black Backs I so often refer to. The quality of this note is wonderful and it's likely the second or third note known that was graded Fine, depending upon the exact grade of what may be the finest known. Bright white paper, bold black, red and green inking and outstanding centering make this note, not available since 1996, so desirable. Very few $100s were saved. Current census indicates 20 notes reported with this being the second finest known.

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